What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Management Intern position at SPX Cooling Tech LLC?
Building People that Build the world.
With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We're a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.
How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)
SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. Join our Product Management team as a 2027 summer intern, where you'll gain hands-on experience supporting new product initiatives, value engineering projects, and cross-functional collaboration that drives innovation. This internship is ideal for students pursuing degrees in Business, Engineering, or related fields who want exposure to product lifecycle management in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Assist with value add/value engineering (VA/VE) projects to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve product marketability.
- Support the development and refinement of product documentation, brochures, presentations, and tools.
- Contribute to market and competitive research to help define value-added product features that align with customer needs.
- Collaborate with engineers, sourcing, and operations teams to track project timelines, update schedules, and align deliverables.
- Contribute to vital initiatives involving customer experience, IT systems, metrics tracking or product positioning.
This internship provides the opportunity to develop a strong foundation in product management, gain exposure to product design and testing, and learn how cross-functional teams bring new products to market. If you are analytical, detail-oriented, and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply.
What we are looking for (Required/Ideal Experience, Skills, Education)
We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:
Required Experience & Skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ideal Experience & Skills
- Familiarity with CAD tools (AutoCAD, SolidWorks) or data visualization software
- Interest in product development, value engineering, and lifecycle management
- Experience in customer service, office administration, or student leadership roles
Education & Certifications
- Currently pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, Civil/Structural Engineering, or related field
- Coursework or prior internship/project experience in product management, operations, or engineering
- Cumulative college GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- High school diploma or GED required.
Travel & Working Environment
- Hybrid schedule
- The position may require working occasionally outside normal work hours.
- Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.
- Keyboarding/typing.
- Ability to read effectively from a computer screen and/or a paper copy.
- Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally.
Our intern and co-op positions are paid, and we offer housing stipends for students who are not local to the Kansas City area.
How we live our culture
Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.
Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX
We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential.
SPX is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.